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According to NumisMedia a 1881 US silver dollar in MS-64 uncirculated condition is worth: $144.
According to NumisMedia a 1881 US silver dollar in MS-64 uncirculated condition is worth: $85.
The term "Gem" technically starts at the MS-65 grade level, a 1881 Philadelphia issue Morgan at this grade is hard to find, and the retail value is $700.00. The coin in MS-64 is $130.00 and in MS-63 the value drops to $55.00. It needs to be seen and graded by a qualified professional for an accurate value.
1965 nickels are not scarce and still turn up in change occasionally. As of 03/2010 they're only worth face value in circulated condition. Uncirculated ones range from 25¢ in MS-60 to all of $2 in MS-64.
August 2011>> As of August 2011 the value of a 1887 US dollar graded MS-63 is $73.
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The value of money fluctuates on a daily basis. With the value of 1 euro equaling $1.28 US today, a $.50 euro would be worth ony $.64 US today. $.64 US is just under 2/3 of $1.
In collecting US coins MS is the abbreviation of Mint Sate which is a numismatic grade for a coin and has no monetary reference.
Sorry, no known examples exist in MS-69 for this coin, a MS-67 example does list at $930.00
As of Oct. 2012 the value of a 1881-S US dollar graded MS-63 is $65.
If it is in MS-60 condition it is worth $8.00. If it is in MS-65 condition it is worth $25.00.
Current retail value for a MS-63 1927 Quarter Eagle is $910.00 in the grade of MS-65 (Gem BU) is $4,390.00